News published on Federal Newswire in September 2020

News from September 2020


2020 Investment Climate Statements: Estonia

Release: Estonia is a safe and dynamic country for investment, with a business climate very similar to the United States. As a member of the EU, the Government of Estonia (GOE) maintains liberal policies in order to attract investments and export-oriented companies. Creating favorable conditions for foreign direct ...


News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. The department strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information during these calls, which appear to target the elderly.


Rochester Drug Trafficking Organization Member Going To Prison For 25 Years For Murdering Rival Drug Dealer

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jonathan Cruz-Carmona, a/k/a Tapon, a/k/a Eneno, 29, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of murder with a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.


Fraud Alert: Scammers Claiming to be with Department of Justice, Preying on Elderly

News Release: BILLINGS - The Department of Justice is advising the public of an imposter scam in which persons claiming to represent the department are calling individuals and appear to be targeting the elderly.


News Release: Over 88% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of today, with 22.7% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 65.5% of housing units responding online, by phone or by mail.


Boston Career Criminal Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges

News Release: Defendant’s criminal record includes 1991 juvenile delinquency adjudication for murder of 15 and 11 year old boys.


2020 Investment Climate Statements: Sweden

Release: Sweden is generally considered a highly favorable investment destination. Sweden offers an extremely competitive, open economy with access to new products, technologies, skills, and innovations. Sweden also has a well-educated labor force, outstanding communication infrastructure, and a stable political ...


Release: After nearly ten years of austerity measures and reforms under three economic adjustment programs, Greece made significant progress in 2019 in its return to economic normalcy. The New Democracy party won elections in July 2019 on a mandate to continue to reform and streamline the economy as well as attract ...


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Jaquorey Rashawn Carter, 24, of Sacramento, was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb to 14 years in prison for sex trafficking of a child, United States Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - The Department of Justice (“DOJ") has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Justice Department are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information during these calls, which appear to target the elderly.


Release: Located in the Baltic region of northeastern Europe, Latvia is a member of the EU, Eurozone, NATO, OECD, and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Latvian government recognizes that, as a small country, it must attract foreign investment in order to foster economic growth, and thus has pursued liberal ...


News Release: Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced TRACY REIGHARD, 62, of Cheyenne, Wyoming on Aug. 25, 2020 for mail fraud. Reighard was arrested in Laramie County. He received six months of imprisonment, to be followed by thirty-six months of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,000.00 and a $100.00 special assessment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated this case.


Brownsville Felon Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing and Selling Explosive Material

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced the guilty plea of KENNETH RAY MILLER, 58, for manufacturing and dealing in explosive material. MILLER entered his guilty plea today before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota. MILLER’s sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.


News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Donnell Duane Berry, age 44, of Forestville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal bank robbery charge. Berry also admitted that he committed this crime while on supervised release for a previous federal conviction.


Fultondale Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Drug Distribution and Heath Care Fraud and Demopolis Pharmacist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge today sentenced a Fultondale doctor to six years in prison for prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose and engaging in health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr.


News Release: Glen Jean, WV - Starting September 8, anglers and boaters who fish and float the section of New River Gorge National River between the Fayette Station River Access and Hawks Nest Dam should expect different river levels and conditions, according to Park Superintendent Lizzie Watts.


Release: Since regaining its independence in 2006, Montenegro has adopted a legal framework that encourages privatization, employment, and exports. Implementation, however, lags well behind the legal structure, and the Montenegrin economy continues to flounder on a very narrow tax base and a band of three developing ...


News Release: Bismarck - United States Attorney Drew H. Wrigley announced that Dawson M. Rouse of Bismarck, ND, has been indicted on 13 additional federal charges, appeared in Federal Court at an initial appearance and arraignment hearing on a Superseding Indictment on September 8, 2020. The United States District...


U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Maryland Attempted Murder Fugitive in York

News Release: York, PA - Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Brian Adams, a 32-year old Red Lion man.


Release: With a population of 9.8 million, Hungary has an open economy and GDP of approximately USD 159 billion. Hungary has been a member of the European Union (EU) since 2004, and fellow member states are its most important trade and investment partners. Macroeconomic indicators are generally strong: the economy ...